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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.92 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.92 and 302.64 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.92 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.92 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.92 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 178,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,228.73/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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